Daily Inspiration: Living a Coherent Life

This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard and InterFaith Works of CNY.

Jason Smith

Our lives are filled with so many activities and responsibilities it is easy to get burned out. I often found myself overwhelmed by my to-do list and wishing for more time for spiritual pursuits and community service. Then, I was introduced to the concept of coherence. Coherence is when we examine our lives and re-conceptualize it in terms of service. By doing this we acknowledge that every part of our life can be an act of spiritual self-development and community building. When we realize our lives as a coherent whole, we can avoid burn out and become much happier.

Jason Smith is a CNY native who serves on the Local Spiritual Assembly of Syracuse, which administers the affairs of the Bahá'í community. He is dedicated to community building and works for the Cooperative Federal Credit Union.